Safeguarding at St Giles
Here at St Giles we are committed to safeguarding our pupils and staff. We have a specialist safeguarding team in place who our pupils know they can talk to if anything is worrying them.
If you would like to speak to any of the team we are always available at the front of school at the start and end of the school day. Alternatively we are also available by contacting the school office on 01977 794179.
| Safeguarding Role | Name | School Position |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mr R Grace | Headteacher |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs A Firth | Deputy Headteacher and Inclusion Lead |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs L Houchin | Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs R Winwood | SENDCo |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Miss K Gillespie | Assistant Headteacher and EYFS Leader |
Our safeguarding approach: The Wakefield Continuum of Need
The Continuum of Need is a collaborative approach to Safeguarding support that drives our shared ambition of the right help, at the right time from the right service and, importantly, from the right person, whilst always acting in the best interests of the child.
It has been developed to help those who work or volunteer with children and families across the Wakefield District with making decisions about how to best provide support.
This approach is aligned to the district’s Wakefield Families Together model, where a child and their family receive the right help, at the right time, from the right service, and importantly, from the right person, whilst always acting in the best interests of a child. If you would like further information, speak to one of our safeguarding team.
Are you worried about a child?
Everybody has a responsibility to keep children safe in the Wakefield district. The information on the link aims to provide you with guidance as to what steps you can take to help keep a child safe and where to go to access support. If you work or volunteer with a child go straight to the ‘What steps should I take’ section.
If you are a member of the general public and you think a child is in immediate danger, please call 999. For less immediate concerns check out the Wakefield Child Safeguarding Partnership Website for more information.
Where can I find further support?
Refuge: A freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for Women.
0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
West Yorkshire Healthier Together: Improving the health of babies, children and young people throughout West Yorkshire.
Men’s Domestic Abuse Advice Line: The helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
0808 8010327
Victim Support: An independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
0300 303 1971
(Out of Hours)
0808 16 89 111
WF-I Can: An online resource for children and young people in Wakefield. It is a place to find information and advice as well as self-help tips that can increase your confidence and resilience.
The Lullaby Trust – advice about safer sleep from day one. A guide for expectant parents.
Wakefield Families Together: Brings services together, to join up how we work, so that it’s easier for you to find and access the support you need, at the earliest opportunity.
Department for Education: Articles and advice for children and young people.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
Action for Children – Supports and speaks for the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.